This month’s IKEA launch (how is it already October?!) is all about bringing the beauty of nature indoors. The look contrasts the cosy wool textures and natural elements typical of Scandinavian design with a rustic, industrial style. There’s two gorgeous rugs under $250, celebrated British designer Ilse Crawford has created bonfire-scented candles and the table […]
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Swedish furniture giant IKEA will hold its first global 24-hour festival from 4pm EST on Thursday 16 September with notable artists, designers, DJs, chefs and more turning their homes into virtual stages. Delivered entirely online and taking place in more than 50 countries, the program will feature intimate concerts and DJ relays plus home visits […]
The art of decorating an object by gluing coloured paper to it, and finishing with special paint effects, decoupage has had a resurgence in popularity of late and Melbourne’s Michelle Tither has been front and centre. Launched in 2016, Mint by Michelle initially began as a furniture upcycling business but soon became so much more. […]
While there are plenty of companies across the globe that cater to the booming IKEA furniture hacking scene, the latest one is based in Sydney and is the work of partners Suzanna Tauber and Mathieu Griveau. The brand’s name combines the word ‘custom’ and IKEA; a clever portmanteau that describes the business’ offering. “We specialise […]
While temperatures are dropping and we are very much in the throes of autumn, the latest IKEA arrivals are a rather light and bright affair. From a new coffee table that is set to become a cult classic, to a fabulous rattan dining chair and some fun textiles, here are our picks from the April […]
From a compact desk to a neat laptop stand and stylish air purifier, the latest IKEA drop seems heavily influenced by the pandemic and small space living. There’s a gorgeous affordable candle range, created by luxe fragrance house Byredo, in the mix too. OSYNLIG candle collection: Designed in collaboration with Ben Gorham, the founder of […]
IKEA’s DEKORERA range is focused on the contrast and combination of shade and light, creating a multi-dimensional and sophisticated ambiance in your home. These pieces were designed to renew existing furniture items, and enhance and update living spaces without complex and expensive overhauls. This is achieved through eye-catching decorative items and textiles such as throws, […]
While there’s plenty to covet in this month’s IKEA drop, its the MUSSELBLOMMA collection that really piqued our interest. Giving ocean plastic a new life, it’s a great marriage of style and substance. Read on for more on this collection and our other favourites from the range. MUSSELBLOMMA collection: Made from polyester fabric manufactured out […]
Would you love built-in cabinetry in your living room but balk at the cost? Well, you know we love an IKEA hack and this one, part of Naomi Findlay’s Carrington House reno, got us excited! So we asked her to share all the details! Armed with some IKEA HEMNES glass door cabinets ($499 each), some […]
For the first time, this year’s IKEA Catalogue (out from Tuesday) has been turned into a ‘how-to’ booklet full of problem-solving tips, hands-on ideas and practical advice in a response to a time where life at home has never been more important. Now more than ever, people are faced with the desire to create homes […]
There’s a lot of exciting new products at IKEA this month. Here are our top four! New IVAR mesh doors The IVAR storage system in untreated wood has been a workhorse in the IKEA range for over 50 years. This month, some new additions to the system include mesh cabinets. The mesh cabinets in grey […]
Who doesn’t love IKEA’s budget-friendly, simple, timeless designs? But sometimes you’d like your piece to look a little less mainstream. Well, we have some great news! There are plenty of brands in Australia (and shipping here from overseas), who offer clever accessories to hack your IKEA favourite into something truly unique and much more expensive-looking. […]
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Foodie Friday: IKEA’s Swedish meatballs
IKEA has released a six-step recipe for its famous Swedish meatballs so Aussies can recreate their own version using staple ingredients. Hooray! Ingredients Meatballs: 250g pork mince 500g beef mince 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced) 100g breadcrumbs 1 egg 5 tablespoons of milk Salt and pepper to taste Cream sauce: […]
Available for the first time, IKEA Australia has launched a new, Virtual Interior Design Service to help Australians create their dream home with an interior designer, without having to leave their sofa. And for a limited time, it’s free! The service will let customers from anywhere across Australia, connect with the expertise of IKEA interior designers. Customers […]
We’re always thrilled when we discover new ways to customise IKEA products, without breaking the bank. And while there are plenty of overseas companies filling the void, Aussie options aren’t as numerous, which makes the work of Brisbane-based Ren Studio all the more exciting. Led by qualified interior designers Sarah de Bruyn and Hayley Shaw, the […]
Out today, IKEA’s new MARKERAD collection has been designed in collaboration with American creative Virgil Abloh (the current artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear), and it’s designed to fulfil the basic needs when setting up a first home. Pitched at millennials, it has a subtle, pop-art feel with a giant “receipt” rug and backlit Mona […]
Now that we’ve all adjusted to the news that IKEA has made the bold decision to stop sending its catalogues via our letterboxes, we can get on with checking out the latest fabulous wares from the Swedish home giant. The October drop is brimming with fabulous finds and here are our favourites. BODARP: A lovely […]
With sustainability and environmental concerns top of mind for many, IKEA has made the bold decision not to deliver its 2020 catalogue via letterboxes with distribution set for in-store instead. In keeping with the times, a more dynamic, expansive version of the digital catalogue will supplement the move. “The way that customers want to receive and interact with […]